Financial Reporting Standards credit:

4 Hours

Stakeholders' needs for reliable and relevant information about the performance of firms, as well as managers; economic self-interests, influence managers' selection of accounting policies and financial reporting methods. This course selectively surveys both academic research and professional standards to focus on the measurement, classification and disclosure of financial transactions. Cases, class discussion and research projects emphasize independent thinking, group processes, and communication. Prerequisite: ACCY 410 . Restricted to students in the BS/MAS Accountancy program or consent of department.